Adding Colour to PMC Class
This is a two day class.
In this weekend class we’ll be exploring a number of ways to add colour to your PMC. The techniques covered will include:-
- Sherri Haab’s image transfer process
- Pearlex pigments
- Using Prismacolour pencils to add colour
- Using UV resin
- Adding gold using the Keum Boo technique
- Using patina processes like Liver of Sulphur
The image transfer process was developed by Sherri Haab and is detailed in her book, Metal Clay and Mixed Media Jewellery. With this process you can transfer black and white or full colour images onto metal clay. We’ll be practicing this process with blank bottle tops so you can get comfortable with the process before using it with your metal clay.
Pearlex pigment powder is used with the image transfer solution to create custom paint to add to metal clay. The effects of pigment powder paints are pearlescent with a subtle sheen.
Prismacolour pencils allow you to add subtle colour to your metal clay work. You’ll have the opportunity to use a range of colours on fired PMC.
UV resin is a fast way of adding colour to metal. With this product you can create plique a jour effects very easily.
Gold foil is added to metal clay using an ancient process called Keum Boo. This is detailed in Celie Fago’s book on the subject. Using a hotplate, you’ll learn how to add the gold foil to your work.
Beautiful colours can be added to your metal clay work using a patina solution like Liver of Sulphur. This can create a range of colours, from a subtle golden tone through to black.
Your tutor for this class will be Julia Rai
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Things to consider before booking these courses...
This class is not suitable for complete beginners, you must have the basics of working with metal clay.
Included in the price of this class is enough PMC to make six small objects to practice these techniques, all materials, equipment and gold foil. You are very welcome to bring your own pieces to practice on. You will get handouts on all the techniques together with a list of suppliers.
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